Off The Hook Fishing Adventures 

5.0
(7 reviews)
 305 West Park Avenue, Minocqua, WI 54548, United States

Off The Hook Fishing Adventures 

Minocqua, WI, United States
16 ft
3
5.0
(7 reviews)

In case you're looking for the ultimate fishing experience on the lakes of Northern Wisconsin, Off The Hook Fishing Adventures is ready to welcome you on board! Join Captain Fred Palermo, who's been fishing in the area for over 25 years. He runs trips year-round and is always ready to share his knowledge, so even if you don't have any fishing experience that shouldn't stop you from having an adventure.

Capt. Fred will make sure you have a good time on his 16' Alumacraft, powered by a 60 HP Johnson engine. The boat accommodates up to 2 adults and 1 child, and there's enough room for everybody to fish at the same time. Besides navigational and safety equipment, the boat also has a cooler where you can store your food and drinks.

You'll be targeting Musky, Walleye, Crappie, and many other fish species commonly found in the waters of Northern Wisconsin. There's a lot of lakes in the area, and the captain changes his fishing spots in search of the best ones. Get in touch with him before the trip to confirm your meeting point.

Just get your fishing license and pack up some food and drinks – Off The Hook Fishing Adventures will take care of everything else. Your fishing equipment, live bait, and lures are provided. After the trip, the captain will clean and fillet your catch free of charge.

Kids of all ages are welcome but life vests are provided for 4-year-olds and above, so please bring your life vests if the kids are smaller.

Off The Hook Fishing Adventures offers safe, fun, and educational trips all the time. Book your spot and explore the beautiful lakes around Minocqua, Wisconsin.

In case you're looking for the ultimate fishing experience on the lakes of Northern Wisconsin, Off The Hook Fishing Adventures is ready to welcome you on board! Join Captain Fred Palermo, who's been fishing in the area for over 25 years. He runs trips year-round and is always ready to share his knowledge, so even if you don't have any fishing experience that shouldn't stop you from having an adventure.

Capt. Fred will make sure you have a good time on his 16' Alumacraft, powered by a 60 HP Johnson engine. The boat accommodates up to 2 adults and 1 child, and there's enough room for everybody to fish at the same time. Besides navigational and safety equipment, the boat also has a cooler where you can store your food and drinks.

You'll be targeting Musky, Walleye, Crappie, and many other fish species commonly found in the waters of Northern Wisconsin. There's a lot of lakes in the area, and the captain changes his fishing spots in search of the best ones. Get in touch with him before the trip to confirm your meeting point.

Just get your fishing license and pack up some food and drinks – Off The Hook Fishing Adventures will take care of everything else. Your fishing equipment, live bait, and lures are provided. After the trip, the captain will clean and fillet your catch free of charge.

Kids of all ages are welcome but life vests are provided for 4-year-olds and above, so please bring your life vests if the kids are smaller.

Off The Hook Fishing Adventures offers safe, fun, and educational trips all the time. Book your spot and explore the beautiful lakes around Minocqua, Wisconsin.

Fred Palermo
Captain
Fred Palermo

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Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
US $350
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Half Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 2:00 PM
US $350
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
US $450
Entire boat: up to 3 people
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Rating

5.0
7 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (4)

All reviews (7)

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Thomas Warmoth
Thomas Warmoth
Repeat angler
us
Illinois, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
5.0
Verified
what a day
Half Day Trip (PM) on July 29, 20263 adults

Had a great day fishing with Captain Fred. we caught more Crappie today thst i have in the last 18 years fcoming to Minocqua. will book again

Fred Palermo
Response from Captain

Thank you Thomas it was a pleasure fishing with. you guys

Michael Howard
Michael Howard
Repeat angler
us
Illinois, US
Member since 2026
2 trips
5.0
Verified
First Class Fishing Guide
Half Day Trip (AM) on February 28, 20262 adults

Fred took us ice fishing and had everything setup and ready for us. We caught lots of fish and he was very helpful throughout the adventure. I can’t wait to fish with him again!

David Schmidt
David Schmidt
us
Wisconsin, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Fishing for Crappies on Lac Du Flambeau Flowage
Half Day Trip (PM) on June 17, 20252 adults

We had a guided fishing trip with Fred Palermo, Off the Hook Fishing Adventures, we started out the morning a little slow in the first two spots, the Crappies weren’t cooperating, Fred took us to a third spot and the action really picked up. My grandson was the star of the day catching a lot of nice one, he had the prime spot in the bow of the boat. Overall we caught about 40 fish, we took home 20 really nice 11” or larger crappies, overall a wonderful day fishing.

Reported catch:
Crappie
Eric Johnson
Eric Johnson
Repeat angler
us
Wisconsin, US
Member since 2023
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Had a blast with Fred
Half Day Trip (AM) on September 1, 20251 adult2 children

Fred was great-excellent communication before and during our trip. He was extremely patient and kind to my two inexperienced children (10 & 9). We caught plenty of Crappie and had an awesome Northwoods fishing experience thanks to Fred.

Reported catch:
Largemouth Bass
Crappie
Elizabeth Gallivan
Elizabeth Gallivan
us
Illinois, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Great guide with great equipment
Half Day Trip (AM) on July 29, 20252 adults

Very knowledgable on different fish and knows all the lakes! Highly recommend and will be using Fred again!

Reported catch:
Crappie
Largemouth Bass

FAQs about Off The Hook Fishing Adventures

Off The Hook Fishing Adventures offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $350 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $350 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $450 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Off The Hook Fishing Adventures, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Ice box Cooler
Trips booked with Off The Hook Fishing Adventures include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Daiwa, Abu Garcia, Pflueger reels, Black River rod)
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
Off The Hook Fishing Adventures offers the following type of fishing:
  • Lake fishing
Off The Hook Fishing Adventures offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with Off The Hook Fishing Adventures include:
  • Bass (Largemouth)
  • Bass (Smallmouth)
  • Crappie
  • Muskellunge (Musky)
  • Pike (Northern)
  • Walleye

Your captain

Fred Palermo
Fred Palermo

Minocqua, Wisconsin, United States

1 Fishing Report
7 Customer reviews
Typical response within 1 hour
Member since June 2019

Captain Fred is a local who has been fishing in Minocqua for 25 years. He decided to make a living out of his passion and got his fishing license in 2017. For him, the best part of the job is being able to teach new techniques to customers and see them get better at it. He loves being on the water every day.

Fred Palermo
Fred Palermo
1
reports
7
reviews
2019
member since
~1h
response
Captain Fred is a local who has been fishing in Minocqua for 25 years. He decided to make a living out of his passion and got his fishing license in 2017. For him, the best part of the job is being able to teach new techniques to customers and see them get better at it. He loves being on the water every day.

The fish you can target

Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Crappie
Crappie
Muskellunge (Musky)
Muskellunge (Musky)
Northern Pike
Northern Pike
Walleye
Walleye
Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Crappie
Crappie
Muskellunge (Musky)
Muskellunge (Musky)
Northern Pike
Northern Pike

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
3 persons
Boat length
16 ft
Year built
1994
Boat manufacturer
Alumacraft
Boat type
Aluminum fishing
Engine model
Johnson
Powered by
1 x 60HP

What kind of fishing will you do?

Lake Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Ice box
Cooler
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Daiwa, Abu Garcia, Pflueger reels, Black River rod
Live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
All ages welcome; life jackets for 4+
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed
Mandatory for Musky.

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

 Cash

 Checks

What’s biting in Minocqua right now

Bass (Largemouth)Bass (Largemouth)
Bass (Smallmouth)Bass (Smallmouth)
CrappieCrappie
Muskellunge (Musky)Muskellunge (Musky)
Pike (Northern)Pike (Northern)
WalleyeWalleye

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